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Six Swedes advance – Johaug eliminated: "Brutal"

The Tour de Ski is finally underway. In the initial sprint qualification in Italian Toblach, Johanna Hagström was the best Swedish athlete, finishing in second place.

Six Swedes advance – Johaug eliminated: "Brutal"

Guide: Who Can Challenge Johaug in the Tour?

The Norwegian skiing giant Therese Johaug is back – and on the hunt for her fourth overall victory in the Tour de Ski. Can title defender Jessie Diggins or Swedish hope Ebba Andersson challenge her? Here is everything you need to know about the tour.

Guide: Who Can Challenge Johaug in the Tour?

Frida Karlsson skips the tour: "Doesn't work right now"

Frida Karlsson won the Tour de Ski two years ago. But the upcoming ski tour forces her to abstain due to foot problems.

Frida Karlsson skips the tour: "Doesn't work right now"

Swedish success story – but Ribom drops out

It was a success for the Swedish team in the qualifying round for the season's first World Cup sprint, in Finnish Ruka. Ten out of twelve blue-yellow skiers qualified for the quarterfinals – but Emma Ribom was later forced to withdraw.

Swedish success story – but Ribom drops out

Hunting for a third straight win in Ruka: "Fine memories"

Two season premieres in a row, Emma Ribom has won the sprint in Ruka. Now she hopes for a third in a row.

Hunting for a third straight win in Ruka: "Fine memories"

Poromaa and Halfvarsson ready for the World Cup premiere

William Poromaa and Calle Halfvarsson are included in the team for the World Cup premiere. Thus, the cross-country skiing national team travels to Ruka with all its stars.

Poromaa and Halfvarsson ready for the World Cup premiere